The original SPARK Physical Education (PE) study was supported by the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. A team of internationally known researchers and educators were funded to create, implement, and evaluate new and innovative approaches to physical education content and instruction, then test them in “real world” settings. SPARK PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes, and SPARK was proven to work with both physical education specialists and classroom teachers. Today, after lessons learned from more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is one of the best physical education programs in the world – a true solution to our growing problem of overweight and obese children.
SPARK's Positive Effects: Tested and Proven
Today, over 45 publications have documented the positive effects of SPARK PE -- such as:
Academic Achievement
Increased moderate to vigorous physical activity in students (to over 50% of class time)
Fitness achievement (as measured by the Fitnessgram test)
Sport skills development (throw, catch, kick)
Enjoyment of PE
Improved teacher instruction (quantity and quality)
SPARK effects are lasting (sustainability)
(For a complete list of publications, Click Here) (For a list of awards and honors SPARK has earned, Click Here)
SPARK Physical Education Programs
SPARK PE includes the following four evidence-based programs: Elementary Physical Education:
Below is a collection of free SPARK Physical Education lesson plans for Middle School. Aligned with NASPE National Standards, SPARK PE lessons are easy to learn, and easy to teach. If you're a Middle School or Junior High PE Teacher searching for highly active, inclusive and enjoyable physical education activities, click on a sample lesson to download.
Middle School Physical Education Lesson Plans
The 15 instructional units in the Middle School PE Manual are listed below. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.
The original SPARK Elementary PE study was funded by the National Institutes of Health to create, implement, and evaluate new and innovative approaches to physical education content and instruction, then test them in “real world” settings. SPARK Elementary PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes. Today, after lessons learned from more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is the most researched and field-tested Physical Education program in the world – a true solution to our growing problem of overweight and obese children. For more information on SPARK Elementary Physical Education, Click Here for K-2 PE and Click Here for 3-6 PE.
SPARK Elementary PE Lesson Plans
Below is a collection of free SPARK Physical Education lesson plans for elementary students. Aligned with NASPE National Standards, SPARK PE lessons are easy to learn, and easy to teach. If you're a Kindergarten - 6th grade Classroom Teacher or PE Specialist searching for inclusive, active and fun physical education activities, click on a sample lesson to download.
K-2 PE:
Elementary School Physical Education Lesson Plan
Click Here to view the SPARK K-2 PE Curriculum "How To Use It" Guide with information on Units of Instruction, Introductory Pages, Lesson Plans, Skill Cards, Assessment Tools and Home Play Activities.
K-2 PE Instructional Units
The 12 instructional units in the SPARK K-2 PE Manual are listed below. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.
Skill/Task Cards & Assessments on SPARKfamily.org: Each SPARK Manual comes with a free 1-year membership to SPARKfamily.org. Here are samples of the content on that site.
Click Here to view the SPARK 3-6 PE Curriculum "How To Use It" Guide with information on the Units of Instruction, Introductory Pages, Lesson Plans, Skill Cards, Assessment Tools and Home Play Activities.
3-6 PE Instructional Units
Focus on Fitness There are 10 instructional units in the "Focus on Fitness" section of the SPARK 3-6 Manual. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.
Spotlight on Skills There are 11 instructional units in the "Spotlight on Skills" section of the SPARK 3-6 Manual. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.
Skill/Task Cards & Assessments on SPARKfamily.org: Each SPARK Manual comes with a free 1-year membership to SPARKfamily.org. Here are samples of the content on that site.
http://www.sparkpe.org/physical-education/
Physical Education
A Healthy Beginning:
The original SPARK Physical Education (PE) study was supported by the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. A team of internationally known researchers and educators were funded to create, implement, and evaluate new and innovative approaches to physical education content and instruction, then test them in “real world” settings.SPARK PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes, and SPARK was proven to work with both physical education specialists and classroom teachers. Today, after lessons learned from more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is one of the best physical education programs in the world – a true solution to our growing problem of overweight and obese children.
SPARK's Positive Effects: Tested and Proven
Today, over 45 publications have documented the positive effects of SPARK PE -- such as:- Academic Achievement
- Increased moderate to vigorous physical activity in students (to over 50% of class time)
- Fitness achievement (as measured by the Fitnessgram test)
- Sport skills development (throw, catch, kick)
- Enjoyment of PE
- Improved teacher instruction (quantity and quality)
- SPARK effects are lasting (sustainability)
(For a complete list of publications, Click Here)(For a list of awards and honors SPARK has earned, Click Here)
SPARK Physical Education Programs
SPARK PE includes the following four evidence-based programs:Elementary Physical Education:
- **K-2 PE**
- **3-6 PE**
Secondary Physical Education:SPARK Middle School PE Lesson Plans:
Below is a collection of free SPARK Physical Education lesson plans for Middle School. Aligned with NASPE National Standards, SPARK PE lessons are easy to learn, and easy to teach. If you're a Middle School or Junior High PE Teacher searching for highly active, inclusive and enjoyable physical education activities, click on a sample lesson to download.Elementary Physical Education Lesson Plans
SPARK Elementary Physical Education (PE)
The original SPARK Elementary PE study was funded by the National Institutes of Health to create, implement, and evaluate new and innovative approaches to physical education content and instruction, then test them in “real world” settings. SPARK Elementary PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes.Today, after lessons learned from more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is the most researched and field-tested Physical Education program in the world – a true solution to our growing problem of overweight and obese children.
For more information on SPARK Elementary Physical Education, Click Here for K-2 PE and Click Here for 3-6 PE.
SPARK Elementary PE Lesson Plans
Below is a collection of free SPARK Physical Education lesson plans for elementary students. Aligned with NASPE National Standards, SPARK PE lessons are easy to learn, and easy to teach. If you're a Kindergarten - 6th grade Classroom Teacher or PE Specialist searching for inclusive, active and fun physical education activities, click on a sample lesson to download.K-2 PE:
K-2 PE Instructional Units
The 12 instructional units in the SPARK K-2 PE Manual are listed below. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.Skill/Task Cards & Assessments on SPARKfamily.org:
Each SPARK Manual comes with a free 1-year membership to SPARKfamily.org. Here are samples of the content on that site.
3-6 PE:
3-6 PE Instructional Units
Focus on Fitness There are 10 instructional units in the "Focus on Fitness" section of the SPARK 3-6 Manual. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.Spotlight on Skills There are 11 instructional units in the "Spotlight on Skills" section of the SPARK 3-6 Manual. Click on any of the links to view a sample lesson plan.
Skill/Task Cards & Assessments on SPARKfamily.org: Each SPARK Manual comes with a free 1-year membership to SPARKfamily.org. Here are samples of the content on that site.